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April 6, 2008 Third Sunday of Easter
Readings For April 6 Acts 2:14, 22-33, 1 Peter 1:17-21, Luke 24:13-35
Mass Intentions ~ April 5 – April 11 Sat. ~ Marilyn Kreackampf Sun. 8:30 ~ Kay St. Dennis Wed. ~ Mike Dzurenko
Some authors have coined the term “Nature Deficit Disorder” when writing about how children are growing up without being exposed to nature. On a nice day this Spring, take a walk with a child drawing their attention to the sights and sounds and wonders of Creation.
.Habitat New Builds are ready to go. St. Mary’s Habitat will begin volunteer activities starting Saturday, April 12; and followed by Saturday, May 3; and Saturday, June 7. We begin at 8:00 AM and usually go until around 3 PM.. Call Francey or John at 541-791-3725 to volunteer today! The building site is on Howard which is off Marion and Queen in Albany.
Nursery Workers We are looking for people who are 21 or older to work in our parish nursery. This would mean about 1 ½ hours on Sunday during the 11 AM Mass. It is a paid position. Applicants should have experience working with young children, the ability to work well with parents, and must pass a background check as well as complete necessary child abuse training. Please stop by the parish office to pick up an application. Thank you!
Reminder The first Sunday of each month is “FISH” Sunday. Please bring non-perishable food items, toilet paper, soap, paper towels or diapers. These will be given to FISH, an emergency help organization in Albany and distributed in food boxes for the needy.
Recycling St. Mary’s School is expanding our recycling efforts to include used cell phones and ink jet cartridges. A collection bin has been placed under the table near the school bulletin board. Please help us be good stewards of our Earth.
Birthday Reception Invitation Please come to an 80th birthday reception for Maria Dzurenko on Sunday, April 13, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the St. Mary’s Gathering Space. Enjoy cake and conversation—no gifts.
Take Another Look Interested in joining the church? Been away for a while? Just want some information? Please join us on Monday evening, April 7 at 7 PM in the chapel to answer some of your questions about the church. There will be a general overview, a tour of the church, and a chance to ask questions. Please invite others your know who might be interested.
St. Mary’s School is looking for adult volunteers willing to instruct small groups of students in “elective” classes this spring. The classes meet three times each, either April 24, May 1, and May 8 or May 15, May 22, and May 29. The classes are on Thursdays, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Teachers are present to supervise. Suggestions for classes include sewing, photography, fly-tying, Spanish language, music appreciation, pottery, hairstyling, weather, silk-screening, knitting, electric circuits, and small appliance repair. In fact, whatever your specialty might be the school can accommodate you! Please contact Gail Armstrong or Ed Curtin, middle school teachers, by April 16 if you can help: 928-7474. Thank you!
Albany Helping Hands Homeless Shelter announces ‘The Garden Market” season opening April 1, 2008. Now Selling: BEDDING PLANTS, FLOWERS, seasoned fire wood. The Garden Market stand sells nursery stock and bedding plants, both flowers and vegetables. LOCATED: 5150 Santiam Hwy SE, Albany, OR, 1/8 mile east of Coastal Farm from 10:00 AM TO 8:00 PM Monday thru Saturday. CALL FOR INFORMATION: 541 974-5599 or for fire wood 541 990-0342. During the summer and fall we will carry a variety of farm products in season – fruits, vegetables and flowers
1st Annual Real Catholic Men Conference June 21st, 2008 at the University of Portland. Featured speakers include: Jesse Romero, Deacon Harold Bur ke-Sivers and Ken Henderson. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Steiner. For more information and to purchase tickets, please call 503-640-3456, or log on to www.RealCatholicMen.com and download a registration form. Lunch is included with ticket price. Come and be transformed!
Eucharistic Adoration What is the (Eucharistic Adoration) visit? It is the meeting of our soul and being with Jesus. the disciple before the Divine Master; One approaches Jesus as the Mediator between God and humanity as the Priest of the Father, as the victim of the expiation, as the Messiah come to the earth, as the Word of God, the Shepherd, the Way and the Truth of Life, the Savior of the world…..(By Ven. Fr. James Albione, SSP) Make frequent Holy Hours of Eucharistic Adoration and pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet! Contact Jackie @ 917-0458 or Caroline @ 924-9952 evenings or just stop by. Everyone is welcome.
COME AND SEE WEEKEND AT THE MONASTERY April 25-27 Experience the Benedictine way of life and pray with the Sisters. This weekend Sr. Alicia will be making her final profession on Sunday. If you are a single, Catholic woman 18-50 and want to spend time with us, call Sr. Marietta at 503-949-0905.
Hearing God’s Voice in the Midst of Our Everyday Lives …The Sisters of St. Francis will be holding a weekend “Come and See” Retreat for single, Catholic women, ages 19-38, who are exploring a Vocation call to Religious Life, or are interested in knowing more about life lived as a “Sister” in the Franciscan tradition. Come and join us for this weekend which will be held April 11-13, 2008 at the Franciscan Henderson Bay House – Gig Harbor, WA near Tacoma. For more information and/or if you are interested in attending, please contact: Sr. Patricia Novak, OSF , 2408 SE 16th Ave. Portland, OR 97214, srpatriciaosf@juno.com, 503-233-1878. Please register by April 7th.
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